Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kingston, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

23,911

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.2%14,637

Hispanic/Latino

15.9%3,801

Black

12.7%3,033

Two or More

6.7%1,595

Asian

3%706

Other

0.5%130

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%1,319

High School Diploma

20.7%3,556

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%1,213

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%2,041

Associate's Degree

8.4%1,446

Bachelor's Degree

17.3%2,972

Master's Degree

12.3%2,105

Professional Degree

1.8%308

Doctorate

1.2%200

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

32.6%

Graduate+

15.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$315,500

Median Renti

$1,469

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.4%4,854

Renter-Occupied

51.6%5,166

Total Units

11,221

Homeownership

48.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%117

$50K–$100K

1.4%66

$100K–$150K

5.1%249

$150K–$200K

8.5%413

$200K–$300K

28.6%1,387

$300K–$500K

39.7%1,927

$500K–$1M

12.4%601

$1M+

1.9%94

Rent Distribution

Under $500

478

$500–$750

207

$750–$1,000

257

$1,000–$1,250

815

$1,250–$1,500

836

$1,500–$2,000

1,259

$2,000+

1,130

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%8

2010–2019

1.4%155

2000–2009

3.1%347

1990–1999

1.1%126

1980–1989

4.5%505

1970–1979

9.8%1,098

1960–1969

4.7%530

1950–1959

12%1,352

1940–1949

6.5%725

1939 or earlier

56.8%6,375

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.1%5,722

Electricity

19.4%1,948

Fuel Oil

18%1,801

Bottled/LP Gas

3.9%394

Other

0.7%68

Wood

0.7%67

Solar

0.1%11

Coal

0%5

No Fuel

0%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,186

Mean Household Incomei

$94,627

Per Capita Incomei

$40,197

Poverty Ratei

17.3%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

12,630

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.6%865

$10K–$15K

5.2%525

$15K–$20K

4.4%440

$20K–$25K

2.6%262

$25K–$30K

4.4%443

$30K–$35K

2.7%274

$35K–$40K

2%200

$40K–$45K

2.2%224

$45K–$50K

4.4%445

$50K–$60K

6.8%682

$60K–$75K

10.7%1,074

$75K–$100K

12.3%1,229

$100K–$125K

8.8%885

$125K–$150K

6.1%609

$150K–$200K

7.1%707

$200K+

11.5%1,156

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,281

Residentsi

1,799

Avg. Tenant Renti

$519/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers965 homes69% occupied$541/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8225 homes95% occupied$423/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,186/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

79.9%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

15.7%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

3.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $55K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

41.9% of subsidized households are minority

31.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,89912.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

468

Guatemala

319

Canada

United Kingdom

China

Poland

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,545

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,947

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

729(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.2%Insured

9.8%Uninsured